2 Chronicles 16 - When Trust Shifts: King Asa’s Decline and the Cost of Self-Reliance

In this episode of Practical Advice from the Scriptures, we dive into 2 Chronicles 16, a sobering look at the final chapter of King Asa’s reign. Once a faithful and reform-minded leader, Asa makes a fateful decision: instead of turning to God in a political crisis, he relies on a military alliance with Syria, using sacred temple treasures as leverage.

While the strategy works in the short term, prophet Hanani confronts Asa, warning him that human strength without divine dependence leads to lasting consequences. Asa’s response? He rejects the rebuke, imprisons the prophet, and grows increasingly hardened—even refusing to seek God during a severe illness.

This episode explores the warning signs of spiritual drift, the danger of prideful resistance to correction, and why faith isn't just for times of peace—but for every decision, especially in crisis.